Assistant Project Manager

RK Real Estate & Development; Mattoon (IL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with match

Healthcare plans

Virtual doctor visits

15% Associate Discount

SmartDollar Program

Job summary

Rural King is looking for an Assistant Project Manager in Mattoon, Illinois, to assist in construction, remodeling, and CapEx projects. Responsibilities include collaborating with the Project Manager on budgets, schedules, and communications with subcontractors. Ideal candidates will have over a year of commercial construction experience, a strong work ethic, and analytical skills, along with a proficiency in project management software. The position offers a salary range of $54,000 to $66,000 annually.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of broad commercial construction management experience with 1+ years of retail construction preferred.
• Ability to work independently without supervision.
• Experience with project management software is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Manager in all facets of construction projects.
• Communicate with design team for RFI's and bidding.
• Track project budgets and schedules.
• Administer subcontract agreements ensuring timely payments.

Skills

Commercial construction management experience

Retail construction experience

Basic knowledge of construction plans

Analytical skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Project Mates or Procore experience

Scheduling software proficiency

Strong work ethic

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k) plan that provides a 100% match on the first 3% of contributions and 50% of the next 2%
• Healthcare plans
• Virtual doctor visits
• Access to Centers of Excellence with Barnes Jewish Hospital and Mayo Clinic’s Complex Care Program
• 15% Associate Discount
• Dave Ramsey’s SmartDollar Program
• Associate Assistance Program
• RK Cares Associate Hardship Program
• 24/7 Chaplaincy Services

What You’ll Do

The Assistant Project Manager assists with responsibilities including, but not solely limited to construction, remodeling, and miscellaneous CapEx projects for all projects assigned to their Project Manager. The Assistant Project will focus on Submittals, RFI’s, Pay Request review and processing, and communications with subcontractors on the job site.

• Assisting the Project Manager in all facets of the construction project from planning to closeout with industry best practices.
• Communication with the design team of engineers/architects to answer RFI’s for bidding, permitting, and construction.
• Assist in the tracking of project budgets, manage invitations to bid, and review proposals for a complete scope of work.
• Assisting in the administration of subcontract agreements and ensuring timely payments are made.
• Assist in the tracking of project schedules.
• Grow and learn in the areas of constructability and value engineering techniques to provide the best value for projects.
• Monitor, control, and track all the change management processes on managed projects.
• Keep the Project Manager informed on all significant updates of the project, schedule progress, financial status, and relationships.
• May be required to cross‑train and perform other duties.

Essential Qualities For Success

• 1+ years of broad commercial construction management experience with 1+ years of retail construction experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge of construction, including reading plans, and preferably experience with Project Mates or Procore.
• Analytical skills include planning, organizing, directing, and controlling workflow and processes.
• Ability to interact with the team in a fast‑paced environment, remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful, and efficient.
• Ability to work independently without supervision; supervision of construction superintendents and construction companies.
• Strong work ethic, highly organized, results‑driven, with great verbal and written communication skills.
• Have a constant improvement mindset and expect a high level of excellence.
• Flexibility with hours: the ability to work varied hours, days, nights, and weekends as business needs dictate.
• Moderate level of computer skills, including the use of Microsoft Office Suite, PM Software, and Scheduling software.

Physical Requirements

• Good visual acuity and ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to lift, push, and/or pull a minimum of 30 pounds.
• Ability to stand and/or walk for long periods of time.
• Ability to travel to project sites throughout multiple states.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

The pay range for this position is $54,000 - $66,000 annualized. Exact compensation is determined by factors such as relevant geographic location, education, certifications, experience, job level, shift, and organizational needs.